MARCH 18, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revival of Lundy's Restaurant Legacy. Impact: The revival of Lundy's led to a culinary renaissance in Manhattan Beach, inspiring a generation of hipster chefs to attempt to make lobster bisque more Instagrammable. Little did they know, this would result in an avalanche of overpriced dishes featuring 'artisan' ingredients nobody can pronounce.. Fact: Did you know that Lundy's used to be the go-to place for lobster before it became the go-to place for overpriced nostalgia? Ah, progress!.
• Headline: NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: MANHATTAN BEACH/SHEEPSHEAD BAY;Beach Path Ends in Legal Bills. Impact: The legal battles over the Esplanade turned Manhattan Beach residents into accidental lawyers, leading to an underground network of DIY legal advice that eventually resulted in a rise in amateur courtroom dramas. Spoiler alert: They never win.. Fact: Did you know that fighting over a beach path might not be the best way to bond with your neighbors? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: SOAPBOX;Calling Any Cop Named Patrick. Impact: The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade became the model for future parades worldwide, leading to a surge in people thinking that wearing green and drinking excessively is a legitimate cultural celebration. Yes, nothing says 'heritage' like a hangover.. Fact: Did you know that if you’re Irish, you can legally claim an ancestor who was a leprechaun? It's in the fine print of the St. Patrick's Day Parade application!.
• Headline: EUROPE '96: FESTIVALS;Music in Grand Irish Houses. Impact: The low-key music festival in Irish houses became a major draw for tourists, eventually leading to the rise of 'luxury' Airbnb stays in these homes, forever ruining the charm of quaint Irish hospitality. Thanks, gentrification!. Fact: Did you know that eavesdropping is now an Olympic sport in Ireland? Just kidding, but it should be with all the talent we have!.
• Headline: NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: MANHATTAN BEACH/SHEEPSHEAD BAY;Fear Changes Cabbies' Habits. Impact: The tragic death of the livery cabdriver led to a crackdown on crime in Sheepshead Bay, resulting in a rise in vigilante justice and a new trend of citizens taking the law into their own hands. Because who needs due process when you have an Instagram account?. Fact: It's a sad reality that the only thing scarier than a dark alley is the thought of getting into a cab in one. Welcome to urban life!.
• Headline: Silence Spoken Here. Impact: The notion that silence is the best language for travelers led to a bizarre trend of tourists communicating solely through interpretive dance, causing confusion and a rise in dance classes worldwide. So much for quiet contemplation!. Fact: Did you know that the only language universally understood by everyone is the sound of a camera shutter? Just don’t forget to smile!.